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Kenny Jackett: BBC Radio Solent remember former Portsmouth boss
12 June 2026 Off

Kenny Jackett: BBC Radio Solent remember former Portsmouth boss

By Total Football News

Kenny Jackett arrived at Fratton Park at a strange time.

The club had just won promotion from League Two but manager Paul Cook had walked away to join Wigan Athletic.

Michael Eisner’s purchase of the club from the Pompey Supporters Trust was being completed. The League Two promotion side was breaking up, with key players Enda Stevens and Michael Doyle having already departed.

For the first 18 months, Jackett did

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Kenny Jackett: Watford legend and former Wales international dies
12 June 2026 Off

Kenny Jackett: Watford legend and former Wales international dies

By Total Football News

Watford legend and former Wales international Kenny Jackett has died at the age of 64.

Watford-born Jackett made 428 appearances for his hometown side during a one-club playing career that also saw him win 31 caps.

Forced to retire at the age of 28, following persistent knee injuries, he began a long coaching career which included spells in charge at Watford, Swansea City, Millwall, Wolves, Rotherham, Portsmouth and Leyton Orient.

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